Key Terms
Chronic fear of environmental doom caused by climate change ?
Eco-Anxiety
Name one mental health consequence of experiencing extreme weather events.
Anxiety, depression, or PTSD
What is one action medical students can take to address mental health impacts of climate change?
Raise awareness
advocate for climate-sensitive healthcare policies
What’s the most important resource in project management: time, money, or coffee?
Coffee. Always coffee.
Emotional distress caused by the loss or degradation of one’s home environment
Solastalgia
Which vulnerable group is most affected by climate change-related mental health issues?
Children, elderly, or individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions
Name one coping strategy for managing eco-anxiety
Engaging in activism
mindfulness practices
limiting news consumption
Your project plan involves building a spaceship by next week. What’s your first step?
Find Elon Musk’s number
Which term describes feelings of guilt for contributing to environmental harm?
Eco-guilt
How does constant news about climate change impact mental health?
It can cause stress, helplessness, and eco-anxiety
Which SDGs link climate action with mental health benefits?
SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Your boss insists you finish a one-month project in one day. What’s the best way to do it?
Time travel. Or coffee overdose
What is the mental health condition commonly associated with exposure to natural disasters?
PTSD
What is the name of the phenomenon where people feel grief for the anticipated loss of the natural world?
Solastalgia